The graph above is created from 1990 California census data, and depicts the number of workers per industry in rural Monterey County. As shown, agriculture is the 2nd largest employer in the rural part of the county. Further, strawberry farmers rely on methyl bromide as a cheap and effective pesticide. Any shift in regulations that economically pose a threat to agriculture may damage the economic base of the county. The Strawberry Commission reports that a phase-out of methyl bromide may cost American farmers an annual 1.3 billion dollars.